The study of communication is important, because every administrative function and activity involves some form of direct or indirect communication. Whether planning and organizing or leading and …
Organizational development (OD) is a set of planned-change techniques or interventions designed to improve organizational effectiveness and employee well-being (Balzac, 2011). This definition implies …
ABSTRACT Self-efficacy (beliefs about one’s ability to accomplish specific tasks) influences the tasks employees choose to learn and the goals they set for themselves. Self-efficacy also affects …
ABSTRACT This article examines the use of portfolios as a means of assessing elementary-aged students. The advantages and disadvantages of portfolio-based assessment are discussed and the …
ABSTRACT Performance appraisal is the systematic observation and evaluation of employees’ performance. Some of the most commonly used performance appraisal methods include the …
Presidents Kennedy, Reagan, and Clinton relied on personal persuasion and were able to sway the nation as a whole, as well as Congress, business, and labor, by charisma and communication. …
ABSTRACT Organizational culture is the set of shared beliefs, values, and norms that influence the way members think, feel, and behave. Culture is created by means of terminal and instrumental values, …
Mutual adjustment exists when work is coordinated through informal communication. Mutual adjustment or coordination is the major thrust of Likert’s (1987) “linking-pin” concept.
whereas management is about coping with complexity (Kotter, 1987). For Kotter, the leadership process involves (a) developing a vision for the organization; (b) aligning people with that vision through …
Abstract A teacher’s impact can be an immense and truly life-changing experience for students. While there are many factors often identified as being associated with teaching effectiveness, there is no …